..The purposes of this study were to: 1) identify the frequency of six HRFs among adults with chronic conditions; 2) assess factors associated with these HRFs; and 3) examine factors associated with multiple HRFs...

Correlates of CVD and discussing sexual issues with physicians among male military veterans

Matthew Lee SmithDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, Health Science Campus, 100 Foster Road, Wright Hall 345E, Athens, GA 30602, USA Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, Texas A and M School of Public Health, TAMU 1266, College Station, TX 77842, USA Electronic addressMaturitas 92:168-75. 2016

Matthew Lee SmithDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USAAm J Health Behav 38:831-8. 2014

..To examine college students' support for HPV vaccination mandates for school-aged youth and examine perceptions and behavioral factors associated with vaccine mandate support for both boys and girls...

..To assess changes in self-reported quality of life indicators among Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) participants from baseline to 6-month followup and compare observed changes by racial and ethnic group...

Utilization of screening mammography among middle-aged and older women

..The present study explored this issue using 2010 National Social Life, Health and Aging Project data for males age 57 years and older (n = 1011)...

Falls efficacy among older adults enrolled in an evidence-based program to reduce fall-related risk: sustainability of individual benefits over time

Matthew Lee SmithDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavior, The University of Georgia College of Public Health, Athens 30602, USAFam Community Health 35:256-63. 2012

..Falls Efficacy Scale and individual item scores significantly increased from baseline to postintervention. While most efficacy-related scores tapered after postintervention, all changes remained significant at 6-month follow-up...

Factors associated with tobacco smoking practices among middle-aged and older women in Texas

Matthew Lee SmithDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavior, The University of Georgia College of Public Health, Athens, GA 30602, USAJ Women Aging 24:3-22. 2012

..Mental health and smoking are interrelated, indicating the need for addressing depression in smoking-cessation efforts for aging women...

Sangnam AhnDepartment of Social and Behavioral Health, Texas A and M Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health, College Station, TX 77843 1266, USAInt J Public Health 57:269-77. 2012

..To examine the effects of behavioral, health, and socio-demographic factors on being overweight or obese among older Chinese adults...

Successes of a national study of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: meeting the triple aim of health care reform

Marcia G OryDepartment of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, Texas A and M Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health, College Station, TX Division of Health Systems Management and Policy, School of Public Health, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Texas A and M Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health, College Station, TX Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA National Council on Aging, Washington, DCMed Care 51:992-8. 2013

..Evidence-based self-management strategies are recognized as central to managing a variety of chronic diseases by improving the medical, emotional, and social role management demands of chronic conditions...

Bridging research and policy to address childhood obesity among border Hispanics: a pilot study

..Although national guidelines recommend using environmental and policy approaches to address this public health issue, the majority of Mexican-American children do not meet physical activity recommendations...

Personal and cultural influences on diabetes self-care behaviors among older Hispanics born in the U.S. and Mexico

..Although acculturation influenced only PA and no other behaviors, personal and cultural factors require further investigation to design diabetes management strategies for Hispanic seniors at the border region...

Variations in body mass index among older Americans: the roles of social and lifestyle factors

..To identify if survey respondents providing an e-mail address for program evaluation represent a risk of longitudinal selection bias...

The utility of rural and underserved designations in geospatial assessments of distance traveled to healthcare services: implications for public health research and practice

Matthew Lee SmithDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, 330 River Road, 315 Ramsey Center, Athens, GA 30602, USAJ Environ Public Health 2013:960157. 2013

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BMI and lifestyle changes as correlates to changes in self-reported diagnosis of hypertension among older Chinese adults

The association of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and body mass index classification in a cross-sectional analysis: are the effects homogenous?

Justin B DickersonDepartment of Health Policy and Management, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A and M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USABMC Public Health 11:926. 2011

..The goal of this study was to determine if PA and sedentary behaviors have the same effect on individuals of all BMI classifications...

Advanced practice nurses' perspectives on the use of health optimization strategies for managing chronic disease among older adults in different care settings: pushing the boundaries of self-management programs

..17, confidence interval = 1.78-14.99, P = .002). Educational and organizational interventions are recommended to disseminate further HOPs for chronic disease in nursing home settings as part of an overall health optimization strategy...

Factors Associated with College Students' Intentions to Vaccinate Their Daughters Against HPV: Protecting the Next Generation

..Findings suggest the importance of educational programs adopted and delivered by school nurses, which aim to improve student knowledge and reduce misconceptions related to the HPV vaccine and vaccination mandates...

..The present study examined the factors associated with ageist attitudes among college students...

Internet-Based Resources for Disease Self-Care Among Middle-Aged and Older Women with Chronic Conditions

Amanda J Pettus1 Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, Athens, GeorgiaJ Womens Health (Larchmt) . 2016

..This two-part study analyzed data collected from middle-aged (age 44-64) and older women (age 65+) with one or more chronic conditions who completed the National Council on Aging Chronic Care Survey...

Matthew Lee SmithDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavior, The University of Georgia College of Public, Health, Athens Dr M L Smith Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, Texas A and M Health Science Center, College Station Drs Ahn and Ory and Mr Pulczinski Dental Sleep Medicine of Indiana, Indianapolis Dr H A Smith Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A and M University, College Station Dr Wilson and Division of Health Systems Management and Policy, The University of Memphis School of Public Health, Memphis, Tennessee Dr AhnFam Community Health 37:258-70. 2014

Improvements in sleep problems among the chronic disease self-management program participants

Sangnam AhnDivision of Health Systems Management and Policy, School of Public Health, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee Dr Ahn Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences Drs Ahn and Ory and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Dr Jiang, School of Public Health, Texas A and M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas and College of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, The University of Georgia, Athens Dr SmithFam Community Health 37:327-35. 2014

..This article reports the lessons learned by the Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness and Activate initiative as a rural model for active living and provides recommendations for other rural communities...

..The use of such instruments to improve adults' risk factor awareness and concordance with clinically measured risk factor values could be an opportunity to advance public health knowledge and build effective interventions...

Disparity of risk-adjusted inpatient outcomes among African American and white patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia

Disparities of food availability and affordability within convenience stores in Bexar County, Texas

Matthew Lee SmithDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, 330 River Road, 315 Ramsey Center, Athens, GA 30602, USAJ Environ Public Health 2013:782756. 2013

..Convenience stores can play an important role to positively shape a community's food environment by stocking healthier foods at affordable prices. ..

Geographic variations in access and utilization of cancer screening services: examining disparities among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders

..S. population, the incidence of falls and fall-related injuries is expected to rise. We examined incidence and characteristics of fall-related hospitalizations (falls) among Texans aged 50 and older, by geography and across time...

Samuel D Towne1 Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A and M Health Science Center, College Station, TexasPopul Health Manag 17:351-6. 2014

..Understanding the distribution of fall-related burden across groups and rurality allows researchers to identify social and environmental circumstances of falls and identify community resources necessary to prevent falls...

Increasing uptake of Gardasil among American adolescents: comparisons with the history of Hepatitis B vaccination

..Falls are a public health problem for the growing population of older adults. We describe a statewide effort to implement and disseminate A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Leader model, an evidence-based fall-prevention program...

Assessment of eHealth capabilities and utilization in residential care settings

..05). eHealth disparities exist across residential care facilities. As the older adult population continues to grow, resources must be in place to provide an integrated system of care across multiple settings...